Handball
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Handball is a competitive game in which either hand or fist may be used to serve and return the ball. It is played on a four-walled court and may be played by two, three or four players. When played by two, it is called singles, by three, cutthroat, and by four, doubles. The objective is to win each rally by serving or returning the ball so the opponent is unable to keep the ball in play. A rally is won when one player is unable to return the opponent's shot to the front wall before it touches the floor twice, or when a player returns the ball so that it hits the floor before striking the front wall. Only the serving side scores points when it serves an ace (unreturnable serve) or wins a rally. When the serving side loses one rally in singles or two rallies in doubles, it loses the serve. Losing the serve is called an "out". The first side winning two games wins a match. The first two games of a match are played to 21 points.
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| Time of Activity (minutes) |
60, |
| Ease of Learning |
Moderate |
| Level of Commitment Required by Participant |
Moderate |
| Equipment cost to begin |
$100 - |
| Regular Participation Costs |
$ - |
| Schedule Flexibility |
Moderate |
| Injury Risk |
Moderate |
| Endurance Required |
Aerobic/Anaerobic |
| Strength Required |
High
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| Skill/Coordination Required |
High |
| Family/Social Activity |
Low |
| Type |
Individual/Team |
| Location |
Court, Indoor, Land |
| Access to Facility |
Difficult |
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